635 Sunset Ct, Forest City, IA 50436 Property Records

Winnebago County property record for 635 Sunset Ct, Forest City, IA 50436

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,027 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.369 acres (16,093 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$215,000 (Jun 2014)
Tax Bill	$5,440 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1126251016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1126251016`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,027 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	910 sqft
Basement Area	910 sqft
Unfinished Basement	910 sqft
Sunroom	Sunroom
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	16,093 sqft (0.369 acres)
Lot Dimensions	121 ft deep x 133 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	1,120 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	268 sqft
Patio Area	224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	635 SUNSET CT
City	FOREST CITY
State	IA
Zip	50436-2404
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	26 98 24 LOT 7 HILLCREST SUBD
Legal Range	24W
Legal Township	098
Legal Section	26
Legal Subdivision	HILLCREST
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	WINNEBAGO IA
Township / Civil Division	FOREST
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	680300

Owner

635 Sunset Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2014.

Source: Winnebago County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	635 SUNSET CT, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-2404
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2014948
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WINNEBAGO IA
Property Address	635 SUNSET CT, FOREST CITY, IA 50436-2404
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0020180624
Date	May 7, 2018
Instrument	2018-0624

Lender

Name	MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	116 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 635 Sunset Ct was $5,440 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.8% from the year before.

Source: Winnebago County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Winnebago County
Municipality	Forest City
Unified School District	Forest City Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$316,480 (-6.31%) Land $40,410 Building $276,070	$316,480 (-6.31%) Land $40,410 Building $276,070
2025	$5,440.00 (+3.82%) Homeowner's exemption	$337,810 Land $40,410 Building $297,400	$337,810 Land $40,410 Building $297,400
2024	$5,240.00
2023		$283,140 (+31.27%) Land $45,620 Building $237,520	$283,140 Land $45,620 Building $237,520
2022	$4,618.00 Homeowner's exemption	$215,700 Land $37,500 Building $178,200
2021			$215,700 Land $37,500 Building $178,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 635 Sunset Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 1979 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 635 Sunset Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	FOREST CITY WATER SUPPLY serves 4,285 people · EPA ID IA9525047
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
GigFire Fixed Wireless	150 / 130
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20